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From the West End to the East End, our London coverage keeps hospitality professionals in the know. Our dedicated reporting on London’s vibrant and highly competitive foodservice market, spans restaurant group expansions, new pub and bar concepts, catering contracts, high-street openings, licensing changes, staff shortages, and operational trends shaping the capital. Whether you’re a central London restaurant operator, a neighbourhood café owner, a high-volume catering contractor, or an F&B executive overseeing multiple venues across zones, this archive delivers actionable insights and strategic updates designed for decision-makers navigating the capital’s fast-moving hospitality landscape.

  • Mar- 2022 -
    25 March
    NewsMatsudai Ramen to open first restaurant in summer 2022

    Matsudai Ramen to open first restaurant in summer 2022

    Cardiff pop-up Matsudai Ramen has announced it will open its first bricks and mortar restaurant in summer 2022. Taking over the 1700 sq ft former Natwest Bank on Clare Road in Grangetown, Matsudai’s first restaurant site will be situated a 15-minute walk from Cardiff city centre. Matsudai Ramen was first…

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  • 24 March
    PeopleItsu appoints new CFO

    Itsu appoints new CFO

    Itsu has appointed Greg Thorp as its new group CFO after a successful 16 years at Pret a Manger. Thorp joins the leadership team alongside CEO Ganan Kanagathurai and founder Julian Metcalfe. Ganan Kanagathurai, retail CEO, said: “I am thrilled to have hired someone with the experience and gravitas to…

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  • 24 March
    NewsThe Grand Brighton promotes new executive chef

    The Grand Brighton promotes new executive chef

    The Grand Brighton hotel’s head chef, Neil Gooding, has stepped up to take the position as executive chef after more than 15 years at the city’s flagship hotel. Gooding has worked at the hotel since 2006 when he first joined as a sous chef before being promoted to senior sous…

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  • 22 March
    Catering CompaniesJKS Restaurants reveals the line-up for Arcade Food Hall

    JKS Restaurants reveals the line-up for Arcade Food Hall

    JKS Restaurants has announced the line-up of nine new offerings for Arcade Food Hall. It will include new brands from the JKS Restaurants team including Plaza Khao Gaeng, a southern Thai restaurant; Hero Indian Fast Food, serving up North Indian street food classics; and Middle Eastern shawarma kitchen Shatta and…

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  • 22 March
    Pubs and BarsBar 190 appoints bar manager

    Bar 190 appoints bar manager

    Bar 190, located within the luxury boutique hotel, The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione in Kensington, has appointed Santo Borzi as bar manager. With more than 18 years’ experience in the restaurant and bar industry, Borzi will be responsible for all aspects of the bar’s management, as well as utilising…

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  • 16 March
    NewsHospitality leaders launch Lunch4Ukraine to raise £100k for DEC

    Hospitality leaders launch Lunch4Ukraine to raise £100k for DEC

    A collective of hospitality industry representatives have launched Lunch4Ukraine in order to raise £100k for Ukraine appeal, Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). It revealed the money will go to people affected by displacement and conflict in Ukraine and highlight the Homes for Ukraine humanitarian visa pathway. Hosted and organised by JW…

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  • 15 March
    RestaurantsAcquisitions drive Nightcap revenues to surge 700%

    Acquisitions drive Nightcap revenues to surge 700%

    Nightcap has reported a 700% increase in revenues to £15.8m during the 26-week period ended 26 December 2021 boosted by a series of acquisitions. The group also revealed like-for-like revenues increased 22.4% compared with the same period in 2019. Excluding the ‘Plan B’ period, group revenue increased by 28.3% on…

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  • 15 March
    FeaturesThe Cocktail Club: a playground for adults

    The Cocktail Club: a playground for adults

    What is the history of the Cocktail Club? Wilkinson: The London Cocktail Club concept was initially conceived by John James ‘JJ’ Goodman and James Hopkins. JJ was the winner of the World’s Best Bartender award at the Cocktail World Cup in 2008 and, along with Hopkins, aimed to create a…

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  • 14 March
    RestaurantsAspirational Brands to open St Martin’s House in Seven Dials 

    Aspirational Brands to open St Martin’s House in Seven Dials 

    Aspirational Brands is set to open St Martin’s House in London on 23 March with an official launch to follow in April. The group has taken over the former Tredwells site in Seven Dials, near Covent Garden, which was previously owned by chef Chantelle Nicholson.  The new restaurant will span…

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  • 14 March
    Food and DrinkHospitality managed groups’ sales up 3% in February

    Hospitality managed groups’ sales up 3% in February

    Managed groups’ like-for-like sales in February were 3% higher than in February 2019, according to the Coffer CGA Business Tracker, produced by CGA in partnership with The Coffer Group and RSM. It revealed the lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions helped Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups to raise sales…

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